Los Angeles, CA — Keslow Camera ("Keslow" or the "Company") has refinanced its existing credit facilities together with raising expansion capital to support its growth. FocalPoint Securities, LLC ("FocalPoint" or "FocalPoint Partners") served as financial advisor to Keslow on this transaction.
Keslow Camera is the premier camera rental house serving the U.S. and Canadian film industries. The Company rents top-of-the-line cameras, lenses, and accessories to production companies, studios, and independent filmmakers. Keslow offers cinematographers and directors of photography in six of the largest North American film markets access to premium brands such as Leica, ARRI, Hawk, Zeiss, and RED. Keslow's clients are typically employed on prestige episodic television series, commercial advertising projects, and feature films. Keslow routinely works with clients on location to support production and regularly consults with manufacturers on the development of next-generation camera equipment.
With this transaction, Keslow was able to not only substantially increase capital available to support additional capital expenditure but also significantly lower its overall cost of borrowing and improve flexibility. FocalPoint was able to provide the Company advice and guidance in helping to shape its financing for the next stage in the Company's growth.
About Keslow Camera
Since 1990, Keslow Camera has been providing camera equipment for motion picture, television, and commercial productions throughout North America and around the globe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the Company also operates from locations in Chicago, Santa Fe, Atlanta, Toronto, Vancouver, New Orleans, and Utah. Keslow Camera has earned a reputation among the industry's creative community for uncompromising service and innovative problem solving on projects of any size. The Company's tireless support of the art and craft of cinematography has resulted in many long-standing relationships with the world's most talented filmmakers. For more information, visit www.keslowcamera.com, and follow Keslow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@keslowcamera).
About FocalPoint Partners
FocalPoint is an independent investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, private placements, financial restructurings, and special situation transactions. With offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Shanghai, the firm serves middle-market clients throughout the U.S. and has a dedicated Media and Entertainment practice. For more information, please visit www.focalpointllc.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.